Mauritian Sign Language

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A language of Mauritius

ISO 639-3
lsy
Alternate Names
MSL
User Population

1,000 (2021 DBS/DOOR/SIL). Estimated, assuming 0.1% of total population.

Location

Scattered.

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Sign language, Deaf community sign language
Language Use

Deaf schools. Used by all.

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Agency: Society for the Welfare of the Deaf (SWDEAF).

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mauritian Sign Language